The Poor Orphan Op. 68, No. 6

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of The Poor Orphan Op. 68, No. 6

Included in

Album for the Young Op. 68

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Sad

Style

Classical

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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32nd Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to half the value of one sixteenth note.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Dotted 8th Notes

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Rhythm

8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.

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Details

Title

The Poor Orphan Op. 68, No. 6

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

2/4

# of Measures

32

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch